Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has hired former Circle executive John Andrews as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in preparation for its potential initial public offering (IPO). Andrews previously served as Head of Capital Markets and Investor Relations at stablecoin issuer Circle and was involved in its IPO. Ledger is also opening an office in New York to expand its U.S. operations. Andrews stated that the IPO plans may be delayed due to current market volatility. (The Information)

The crypto market is generally stabilizing, with BTC currently fluctuating around $70,500. However, derivatives data is showing clear defensive signals, and coupled with rising macroeconomic uncertainty, market sentiment remains under pressure. Derivatives data shows that Bitcoin open interest (OI) is stable at approximately $16.9 billion, funding rates have returned to the neutral range of 0%-10%, and the three-month annualized basis remains at 2.8%, reflecting a generally cautious institutional attitude. The options market exhibits a defensive structure, with the call/put ratio falling to 43/56, indicating a significant increase in downside hedging demand. Furthermore, short-term implied volatility has inverted, suggesting potential high-intensity volatility in the short term. In the past 24 hours, total liquidations across the network amounted to approximately $308 million, with long positions accounting for 63%. BTC and ETH saw liquidations of approximately $93 million and $81 million respectively. Binance's liquidation heatmap shows that $68,500 is a key liquidation support level that requires close monitoring. On the macro front, crude oil prices fell below the $100 mark to around $96. The possibility of the US considering releasing sanctioned Iranian oil to increase supply initially boosted risk assets, but the trend subsequently reversed, with US stock futures weakening. Nasdaq futures and S&P 500 futures fell by approximately 0.6% and 0.4% respectively, indicating that the market remains relatively fragile. (CoinDesk)

The Trump administration is undertaking a significant reorganization of foreign aid, reducing its scale considerably after the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting concerns from critics who argue that this decision has resulted in the loss of millions of lives. The restructuring aims to streamline operations and focus on more targeted assistance, but has faced backlash from humanitarian organizations and international partners. The administration's approach has sparked debate over the effectiveness and moral implications of reducing aid at a time when global needs are increasing. The changes reflect a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities under President Donald Trump, emphasizing national interests over international commitments.

BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), a staked Ethereum exchange-traded fund, has reached $254 million in assets under management within a week of its listing. ETHB investors can receive 82% of their staking rewards through monthly dividends, with the remaining 18% distributed among the trust institutions, custodians, and service providers participating in the staking process. Currently, validators supporting the fund include Figment, Galaxy Blockchain Infrastructure, and Attestant. (Crypto-economy)

Britain's rail service has been criticized across Europe, with a former German leader highlighting issues such as 'broken tracks and bad trains.' Bloomberg posted on X, noting that Keir Starmer's government is developing a strategy to address and improve the country's rail infrastructure and reputation. The plan aims to tackle the longstanding issues that have plagued the rail system, seeking to enhance efficiency and reliability. The initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the transportation network and restore confidence among commuters and international observers.

JD Cloud officially launched the OpenClaw appliance, supporting daily processing of 350 million to 1 billion tokens. Simultaneously, it launched CodingPlan, offering token packages and multiple model options. (Jinshi)

As the global crypto landscape enters a new phase of regulatory restructuring, a crucial battle for control of the crypto "border" has quietly begun in Southeast Asia.

According to Google Threat Intelligence Group, an iOS exploit chain called DarkSword is targeting iPhones running iOS versions 18.4 to 18.7. Attackers deploy malware called Ghostblade on compromised websites. This malware is designed for rapid data theft, automatically deleting temporary files and terminating its operation after data collection. It also specifically searches for and steals data from cryptocurrency wallet applications, reportedly involving multiple crypto wallets such as Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, and Exodus. In addition, Ghostblade also simultaneously steals sensitive information such as SMS messages, iMessages, contacts, Wi-Fi passwords, geolocation data, and chat logs from Telegram and WhatsApp.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) released its Q4 2025 report, noting that it has officially become a member of the Hong Kong Police Force's Virtual Asset Intelligence Task Force. This strategic innovation has contributed to the continued growth of Hong Kong's listed and digital asset markets. Regarding digital assets, since its launch in 2025, the SFC-approved tokenized retail money market funds have seen their assets under management grow to HK$8.66 billion as of December last year, a 14% increase quarter-on-quarter. Furthermore, since the launch of Asian virtual asset spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024, 11 such ETFs have been listed in Hong Kong, with their total market capitalization increasing by 142% to over HK$5.4 billion since their inception. As of December last year, the total market capitalization of SFC-approved ETFs and leveraged and inverse products jumped 33.7% year-on-year to HK$618.7 billion. Furthermore, net capital inflows into funds registered in Hong Kong surged 118.5% year-on-year to HK$356.7 billion in 2025, while assets under management of these funds grew 38.3% year-on-year to HK$2.28 trillion as of December last year, and the total number of funds increased by 9.1% year-on-year to 1,041.

An Israeli soldier has been accused of providing intelligence on the Iron Dome air defense system to Iran. According to Jin10, the allegations suggest that sensitive information regarding Israel's defense capabilities may have been compromised. The Iron Dome is a critical component of Israel's national security, designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells. The incident has raised concerns about internal security and the potential implications for regional stability. Israeli authorities are reportedly investigating the matter to determine the extent of the breach and any possible connections to Iranian intelligence operations.

Elle Fanning takes on the role of a new mother who becomes an OnlyFans creator in David E. Kelley's latest Apple TV series, 'Margot’s Got Money Troubles.' Bloomberg posted on X, the series delves into the complexities of entrepreneurship, creativity, and the challenges faced on the platform.

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U.S. authorities have arrested Yih-Shyan Liaw, co-founder of Super Micro Computer, Inc., in connection with an alleged multibillion-dollar scheme to circumvent export controls and funnel advanced artificial intelligence servers to China

Under the current high-pressure regulatory environment and severe judicial crackdown, USDT is no longer just a "digital token," but a core risk point in cross-border capital and foreign exchange regulation.

A court has allowed Nevada to block Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, potentially stopping its operations in the state for at least 14 days. Kalshi’s request to delay this action was denied by the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court.

Smuggling $2.5 billion worth of Nvidia AI chip servers into China through shell companies in Southeast Asia carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

That crypto scammer who misappropriated a massive amount of client funds almost became the most successful investor in the AI ​​era.

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